Corporate Development Associate

Job Summary

Owning M&A deal execution from LOI through close, the full-time Corporate Development Associate will manage project tasks, lead due diligence, conduct financial analysis, and coordinate transaction documentation both remotely and in-person at the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project management and execution of multiple M&A deals, ensuring stakeholder alignment and diligence tracking
• Conduct financial analysis and underwriting to support deal valuation and develop investment committee materials
• Coordinate transaction documentation and closing processes, ensuring timely delivery of critical items and alignment across all parties

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field preferred
• At least 4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or related deal execution roles
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in CRMs and document management systems, with a proactive and ownership-oriented mindset